Happy Thursday! The weekend is right around the corner,so, what better way to kick start your weekend than pampering yourself a little? There’s really not a better way. Am I right or am I right?What you’re going to need

1 ripe avocado

1 Tablespoon of honey

1 half lemon

Why these ingredients? Avocados are simply Mother Nature’s natural moisturizers. They are filled with healthy fats, and oils which contain Vitamins A,D,&E that help heal and soothe your skin. Honey holds antioxidants which help can help slow down aging ( It’s suggested that ancient women used honey and milk to help keep their youthful looks.) Honey is antibacterial which means it will help prevent acne breakouts. Honey also helps open pores making them easier to unclog while at the same time moisturizing and leaving your skin with a healthy glow.

Lemons contain citric acid which allows lemons to act as a natural exfoliant. Think of this as a very gentle face peel. Like honey, lemons also have antibacterial properties which can help heal acne and help to prevent future breakouts. Some other great benefits of using lemons may include skin brightening, and help moisturizing/tone oily skin.

Directions:1. Cut the avocado in half and remove pit. After this cut the avocado diagonally multiple times (not cutting through skin) then cut across multiple times to make little avocado squares. This will help make mashing easier.2. Pour in 1 Tablespoon of Honey3. Pour freshly squeezed lemon juice into mixture (make sure not to make it too liquidy) 4. Mash and mix making sure there are little to no chunks ( you don't want avocado falling from your face)

You can use this mix right away but I like to make it at least a couple hours before and then I place it in the refrigerator because it just feels extra nice when it’s applied after its chilled. What is super awesome about this face mask is it is usually enough for 2-3 uses and since it contains lemon that also acts as a natural preservative it will be good for even a few days after you make it; with very little to no discoloration.

I use a cereal spoon (makes it extra cold which feels extra soothing) to apply an even layer onto my face and I let it sit 10-15 minutes while I watch TV or catch up on some reading . In the first couple you will feel a slight tingle I believe this is the lemon working its magic. When the 15 minutes are up take the same spoon you used to apply the mask with and drag spoon towards the direction of your nose scooping up the mask, this will help keep the mask out of our hairline . Rinse well with warm water and notice the difference in the way your face feels and looks . If you have any left over place in a covered container and refrigerate. Enjoy!